Infiniti Indah Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd and the hospitality arm of MAA Group Berhad, will be hosting the annual three-day Pesta Kuantan 188 festival from July 29 to 31, 2023.
The festival is expected to draw in more than 20,000 domestic and international visitors over the next three days.
There will be plenty of family-fun activities such as Royal Pahang Dragon Boat Race, a talent show called Kuantan 188 Challenge: Ada Bran?, cultural performances by Majlis Bandaraya Kuantan, Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negera (JKKN) Pahang and Setiausaha Kerajaan Pahang, fashion shows, Zumba, retail booths with handcrafted items and food from local vendors, Fun Run and Fun Ride featuring a 5km run alongside a cycle track of 35km.
The free festive concert will feature performances by A-list artistes, including Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Cakra Khan, Ameng Spring, Aizat Amdan, Aishah Retno, Santesh, and Malaysian actor and comedian Harith Iskander with technology display of projection mapping on the shaft of the Tower on July 31.
To ensure children are entertained, Kids Club activities including mini petting zoo, kids zipline, karaoke competition, bouncy castle and health screening for parents are available on July 30.
The dragon boat race, aptly named “Royal Pahang Dragon Boat Regatta 2023”, is a first for Kuantan 188.
On July 30 and 31, the dragon boat race will see teams consisting of 12 crews in the Pahang Open division and 12 crews for the Pahang Closed (open and mixed) division vying for the top spot.
A total of 34 teams have confirmed their participation. The race will commence in front of the jetty for the Kuantan Marine Department and finish in front of Kuantan 188.
The Royal Pahang Dragon Boat Race is fully supported by the committee of Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF).
Coinciding with the birthdays of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah which is on July 30 and August 5 respectively, Kuantan 188 will also host a special one-night-only closed-door dinner at the tower.
Infiniti Indah group CEO and president Dato’ Indera Omar Naresh Mohan said the annual event has grown tremendously and is made possible with the generous support of sponsors and government agencies.
“Pesta Kuantan 188 festival is three full days of fun, family-friendly events that owes its authenticity to the culture and communities of Malaysia. Every year, residents and visitors from around the world come together to witness Kuantan at its best and this year, we are expecting at least 20,000 visitors,” he said.
He added, “We have submitted to Tourism Pahang to include Pesta Kuantan 188 as an annual event in the Calendar of Events for Tourism Pahang, whilst the objective is to create a new tourism product for Pahang. We will continue to make Pesta Kuantan 188 a modern tourism destination hub in Pahang and the East Coast.”
Kuantan 188 Tower is the second tallest tower in Malaysia, standing at a height of 188 meters. The Tower is the 52nd member of the World Federation of Towers and offers a panoramic view, allowing visitors to enjoy an unobstructed and expansive vista of Kuantan and its surroundings.
The tower is a great architectural achievement, offering visitors an array of experiences from dining to relaxation, observation and an unforgettable sky deck.
The Pesta Kuantan 188 is endorsed by the Pahang state government, Tourism Pahang and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The sponsors and partners for Pesta Kuantan 188 include Yes 5G (official telco), Berjaya Corporation Berhad, Citaglobal Berhad, Wira Semangat Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad, Cameron Valley Tea (Bharat Group), Chili’s Grill & Bar, Dancom Group, IRIS Corporation Berhad, Klikx Holdings, Kotasas, LBS Bina Group Berhad, LLT Group, MAA Group Berhad and MPHB Capital Berhad.
Others who also extend their invaluable support are Pahang Skills Development Centre (Drone Service), PASDEC Holdings, Pensonic, Projection Mapping partners Panasonic and Framemotion Studio, Ramada Suites by Wyndham KLCC, Shahzan Hotel Kuantan, T.A.S Industries Sdn Bhd, Touch Group Holdings Sdn Bhd, Wawasan Intact Properties and Winfast Corporation.
Visitors who purchase tickets from July 17-31 will be entitled to one lucky draw per entry, with the winners announced at the conclusion of the concert on July 31.
Tickets to Pesta Kuanta 188 can be purchased at: ticket.kuantan188.com.my/ms/Booking.
For more information on the event, visit their Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts or website at www.kuantan188.com.my.
